Road Tested: The BackBeat Wearable Sub-Woofer

While on tour last month I was delighted to meet up with Yerko at one of our shows in Detroit to try out the BackBeat. This this is so awesome; it's a wearable sub-woofer that connects to your strap and allows you to feel the rumble of your bass when playing solely with in-ear monitors and no amp on stage. Here's my thoughts on it, and be sure to check them out at www.getbackbea...
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[@racermech]

Hi Jayme! I have had my backbeat for a few months and I love it. Regarding stereo in ear, I actually run my bass into my Helix and run a stereo send from Aviom to the red input on the backbeat. I run my in ears to the phone output on the backbeat. The red input is stereo and will pass stereo to the phone output. I get a true stereo image and I get to feel kick, toms, and other instruments.

[@leesbassment6393]

Yes to all! I didn't know the IEM in/thru was mono. That's no bueno. Same with the power. Put a big boy USB Connection on there for power. More robust, still universal. Pad switch vs two models. Yes please. Backbeat 2.0, stereo iem in/out, usb power, pad switch. Shut up and take my money.

[@ParcelOfRogue]

Why do you want a PAD and a USB for power from where or to where? What is stereo you want for?

[@Bobby_Uterus]

Shit, so the output is mono only? That’s kind of lame.

[@shane4494]

I use the aux in for my IEM mix and phone out for IEMs run bass signal normal route to my bass flyrig. I feel the kick along with my bass works great! We are running mono so not sure if you can get stereo that way. Only complaint I have is it needs labeling for all the jacks. Thanks for the video nice to see a review.

[@lukeraimondi7117]

Just to clarify, are you running the bass directly to your rig and only have your IEM's as the input to backbeat?

[@agb222]

Backbeat is the real deal!!🔥🔥🔥 I love your T-shirt!!

[@KirkDickinson]

I have a 1st and 2nd gen of the backbeat. I am pretty sure, the AUX is stereo. Maybe not. I'll have to double check that. Their 2nd generation solves all your concerns.

[@viktorbass]

Great! When to expect the next verison of backbeat ??? :D

[@Naniamania3]

Thanks for a very comprehensive and honest review! Those are 3 great questions to ask before buying new gear. What are 3 pieces of equipment that answer all of those questions yes for you? Cheers!

[@jeanlucslagle]

Yerko is the man! I love my BackBeat!

[@trees3d]

nice classic Gibson bass

[@hackford12345]

These now have stereo mapping but how would you be able to get the feel of the kick and toms into the backbeat? I know you can run the in-ears into it but that wouldn’t make drums vibrate would it?

[@drbassface]

If only the audience could wear one too

[@kevinlane1203]

Could this be worn on your belt? That might make a bass change possible.

[@gimmeagig]

to get to the website get rid of the ! after the ".com" in the address.

[@3Dimen]

Thanks for the video. I'm currently playing just with InEar. But I'm looking for better in ears. I would like to know ur experience with different models over more than 10 yeara, or at least I would love to know which in ear do u use. PD: i'm subscribing! 😁

[@deadbeatstudios]

I've actually had the same in ears since 2007 and I need a new set. I'm hoping to be able to do a shopping video and explain which ones I end up going with :) Stay tuned!

[@michaelmonroe308]

I recently send my backbeat in for repair which it didn’t need. I sent my backbeat in because I wasn’t getting the thump that I getting before on my fender p bass. I recently had to send my bass In because the pickups were not working and the volume knob just dropped… not sure if the backbeat and my bass aren’t working together so I’m having both checked out. Has this ever happened to anyone that you know of.

[@megaexidor]

Dude, your in Chesterfield. Thats 45mins away from me. To bad I didn't know ahead of time, I would have made time to get out there. But the wife recently had major surgery cancer related. My plate is extra full. Good stuff thanks. Maybe it's for the better cuz I would convince you to at least curve the bill of your hat. I know you wear it crooked to block recording light. Would have been even better to hear you play. Hope it went or gonaa go well.

[@deadbeatstudios]

Man that's rough, I went through cancer treatment with my wife 4 years ago. My apologies friend, stay strong! But I'm sure I'll be in the area again soon, thanks for the well wishes!

[@megaexidor]

@@deadbeatstudios Thank you, I'll make a point to keep watch when your back in town.

[@basscubs]

Can I ask what wireless system you are using for your bass ? I'm also curious where you got that transmitter holder that is so perfectly paired to your strap. I am doing a ton of In ear gigs, I tried this at NAMM, but the wires and everything, everywhere left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm reconsidering now.

[@darrelldenlinger]

I was reading a forum where some users described the Backbeat as a wrecking ball, when you take off the bass the heavy Backbeat unit is likely to swing and hit the bass. You have to be extra careful. Some users have several big dings from this. Have you experienced any risk of bashing your bass?

[@deadbeatstudios]

Haha wrecking ball, I like that! You just need to not drop it on your bass, which means not letting your strap fall when taking your bass on and off.

[@RayHoltz]

Jayme, what band is that that you were playing with while you tested the BackBeat? From the small clip at 4:22, I'd like to hear more!

[@deadbeatstudios]

Thanks Ray! His name is Shim Moore, formerly of Sick Puppies :)

[@ianbagshaw]

Where is that T-shirt from?

[@WorshipShed]

Point 3 - Velcro Point 2 - Not the purpose of the device Point 4 - electric tape

[@ParcelOfRogue]

No budget for an amp? But the Backbeat costs £350?

[@bass08053]

And what good amp setup would close less than $1,000? Hmm?

[@silviuhutanu8570]

Hy! how well it does receive the velocity? I mean I hope it doesnt have the same rumble either playing ff, f, mf, mp, p, pp, does it?

[@deadbeatstudios]

It is dynamic, so louder volumes equate to more rumble - just like an amp would.

[@gimmeagig]

Wow it's not cheap . For 299.- that softcase should really be included. Not including it....that's cheap.

[@JasonicIR8]

Cameraman sucks OMG !! He is never able to focus to have a clear image .... Now i m sick